Cave, Bats and Boas Night Tour - Puerto Rico

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Puerto Rico

7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview
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What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Transportation (pick-up from hotels in metropolitan area) air-conditioned vehicle
Hull for cave exploration, lamp for the hull.
Bottled water
Snacks

Tips

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Travelers outside the pickup area in San Juan, you must arrive at a set meeting point.

Meeting point

Panadería del Atlántico
Cll Marginal, Arecibo, 00612, Puerto Rico
Meeting at the Atlantic Bakery, Highway 129, Marginal Street, Arecibo, PR 00612, Puerto Rico

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

San Juan Metro Region

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Arecibo

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

San Juan Metro Region

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 16 reviews

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Over the top experience!

Jon_H, Apr 2026

If you are a nature lover, this is probably the most outstanding activity in Puerto Rico. I have travelled all over the world, but haven't experienced anything like this. The guide Albert was extremely knowledgeable and personable. A truly one-of-a-kind and memorable experience. I should add, this is the only outfitter authorized to provide this tour to this private reserve.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your amazing review! It truly means a lot to hear that, even after traveling the world, this experience stood out to you. Our goal is to create something authentic, educational, and unforgettable, especially for nature lovers, so I’m really glad that came through. It was a pleasure guiding you and sharing the caves, bats, and boas with you. This private reserve is a very special place, and we feel honored to be able to offer access to it in a responsible and meaningful way. Thank you again for choosing us—I hope to welcome you back to Puerto Rico for another adventure in the future!

Wow! What an incredible experience!

Thi_B, Mar 2026

What an experience! It’s thrilling to witness in person 300,000+ bats taking flight into the night and some being captured by preying boas. We must have counted at least 10 boas hanging from vines, cave nooks, tree branches that were all interested in capturing a tasty snack. My children said they really enjoyed this experience. Albert, our guide, did an excellent job explaining and pointing out various birds, spiders, frogs, and creatures of the night. I highly recommend this tour because I’ve been to many caves, but have never seen this in person before. 100% would do this tour again!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! 🌿🦇 I’m really happy to hear that you and your children enjoyed the experience. Watching hundreds of thousands of bats emerge from the cave while the boas wait among the vines and branches is truly one of the most spectacular wildlife events in Puerto Rico. It was a pleasure guiding your family and sharing the caves and the amazing nighttime wildlife—frogs, spiders, birds, and all the creatures that come alive after dark. Thank you for choosing this adventure and for taking the time to share your experience. You and your family are always welcome back for another wild night in the forest! 🌙🌿🦇

Truly Wild Wildlife - A Must See!

Christopher_O, Mar 2026

If you have ever wanted to feel like you're in the TV show "Planet Earth," you MUST do this tour. We saw majestic caves, all manners of frogs and insects, and the main attraction: a flurry of bats running a gauntlet through a curtain of boa constrictors. Albert was kind, observant, funny, and an excellent teacher. Definitely worth the time and money. Don't miss it.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for this amazing review! 🌿🦇 I’m really glad you enjoyed the experience and that it made you feel like you were inside a Planet Earth episode. Watching the bats flying out of the cave while the boas wait for their chance is truly one of the most incredible wildlife spectacles we have in Puerto Rico. It was a pleasure guiding you and sharing the caves, frogs, insects, and all the nighttime life of the forest with you. Thank you for joining the adventure and for taking the time to share your experience. I hope the memories of that wild night in the forest stay with you for a long time! You’re always welcome back for another adventure in Puerto Rico. 🌙🦇🌿

A great experience!

Patrick_S, Jan 2026

This was a fantastic experience! Our guide, Albert, was very friendly and knowledgeable, and watching thousands of bats pour out of the cave while snakes tried to catch them was truly amazing. We also visited some other caves, and the hike to the main cave was a beautiful nature walk with plenty to see along the way. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Patrick, thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re so glad you enjoyed witnessing such a remarkable moment in the Mata de Plátano Natural Reserve and exploring the caves along the way. It’s great to hear that the hike added to the experience and made the journey just as memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another adventure with NaturHabitat.